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Charred Tomato Sauce


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Ingredients:

Benedetto Cavalieri Fettuccini

olive oil

salt to taste

2 bunches tomato on the vine

2 red onions, quartered

8 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons butter

1 lemon, zested

1/4 cup Cojita cheese, crumbled

Micro greens or baby Arugula for garnish


Method


  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. In the meantime, heat your grill on high.

  2. Rub your tomatoes and onions with olive oil and salt. Place the garlic in a foil pouch with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.

  3. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook util char marks are present and the flesh of the tomatoes are getting super soft.

  4. Once the vegetables have achieved their desired doneness, remove and cool slightly.

  5. Blend the tomatoes, onions, and garlic in the blender-salting as needed. Fold in butter and lemon zest.

  6. Serve pasta with sauce, cojita cheese, and micro greens.